ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION The search for the ideal cutaneous filler has spanned over a century. Presently, interest in soft-tissue augmentation is growing exponentially. As the baby boomer generation enters the market for cosmetic procedures, it is estimated that the number of soft-tissue augmentation procedures performed will rise geometrically. In today’s society, cosmetic procedures are more accepted, openly discussed, and are the focus of several prime-time television shows. Within cosmetic dermatology and plastic surgery, the focus of significant time, attention and money is on volume restoration and correction of wrinkles, folds, and scars. There are now more filler options with increased safety profiles than ever before.
